Salt & Light Daycare
1426 WHEATLEY HILL LN, Katy, TX 77494 · Waller County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Marien Pulgar
- Phone
- (713) 376-9073
- Regulated since
- Feb 17, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1384496 · number 1725636
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (10), Records & paperwork (6), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2022 | 10 | 4 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Dec 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Assitant caregiver was observed to not have high school diploma in the file.
HHSC 747.1207(2) — Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Staff background & training
Assistant caregiver record was evaluted and the assistant caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of training.
HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver/director record was evaluted the director needs to complete 30 clock hours of training.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Other
Children under the age of two years old was observed to having screen time. Corrected at inspection: the primary caregiver turned off the screen time during the inspection.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-01.
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Records & paperwork
The menu was observed to not have a substitution documented on the menu. The children were observed to be having grilled cheese sandwiches and bananas and not eggs, whole crackers, and banana which was observed on the menu. Corrected at the inspection, the primary caregiver added the substitution to the menu during the inspection.
HHSC 747.3113(2) — Keep Record of Substitutions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-01.
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Other
Children Product form was observed to not be updated.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Supervision & ratios
10 out of 10 children's evaluated was observed not have the parent's rights form available for review.
HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 10 children records evaluated did not have the health statement their file for review.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Illness & medication
1 out 10 children's records evaluated did not have immunization in their file for review.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
6 out 10 children's records evaluated did not have the authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment completed on the admission form.
HHSC 747.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 10 children's records evaluated did not have completed the emergency address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Records & paperwork
Saftety drilils were observed to not conducted and documented for the month November and October.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Staff background & training
2 out 2 staff records evaluated did not have the preemployment affidavit in the file.
HHSC 747.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Assitant caregiver was observed to not have high school diploma in the file.
HHSC 747.1207(2) — Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Staff background & training
Assistant caregiver record was evaluted and the assistant caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of training.
HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver/director record was evaluted the director needs to complete 30 clock hours of training.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Other
Children under the age of two years old was observed to having screen time. Corrected at inspection: the primary caregiver turned off the screen time during the inspection.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-01.
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Records & paperwork
The menu was observed to not have a substitution documented on the menu. The children were observed to be having grilled cheese sandwiches and bananas and not eggs, whole crackers, and banana which was observed on the menu. Corrected at the inspection, the primary caregiver added the substitution to the menu during the inspection.
HHSC 747.3113(2) — Keep Record of Substitutions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-01.
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Other
Children Product form was observed to not be updated.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Supervision & ratios
10 out of 10 children's evaluated was observed not have the parent's rights form available for review.
HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 10 children records evaluated did not have the health statement their file for review.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Illness & medication
1 out 10 children's records evaluated did not have immunization in their file for review.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
6 out 10 children's records evaluated did not have the authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment completed on the admission form.
HHSC 747.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 10 children's records evaluated did not have completed the emergency address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Records & paperwork
Saftety drilils were observed to not conducted and documented for the month November and October.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Staff background & training
2 out 2 staff records evaluated did not have the preemployment affidavit in the file.
HHSC 747.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation was observed to be operating without a permit. ** Operation paid annual fee and permit was placed back into active status during isnpection. **
HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation was observed to be operating without a permit. ** Operation paid annual fee and permit was placed back into active status during isnpection. **
HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 15, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver did not complete hands on CPR training.
HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 15, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver did not complete hands on CPR training.
HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 31, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver did not complete hands on CPR training.
HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 31, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver did not complete hands on CPR training.
HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Current CPR and First Aid training was not obtained by the primary caregiver. The expiration date was 3/12/2024.
HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher was not mounted onto the wall.
HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-07.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Current CPR and First Aid training was not obtained by the primary caregiver. The expiration date was 3/12/2024.
HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher was not mounted onto the wall.
HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver present during inspection did not have a background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Staff background & training
This has not been done since the operation opened. The persons working for the operation and living in the home need to be validated.
HHSC 745.651(2)(B) — Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-24.
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Other
Several outlets were not covered during inspection. These areas were accessible to children.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver present during inspection did not have a background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Staff background & training
This has not been done since the operation opened. The persons working for the operation and living in the home need to be validated.
HHSC 745.651(2)(B) — Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-24.
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Other
Several outlets were not covered during inspection. These areas were accessible to children.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One child file was missing the authorization for emergency medical treatment. Four children files were missing emergency contact information.
HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-31.
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Staff background & training
Household member orientation was not available for any of the household members.
HHSC 747.905(2) — Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One child file was missing the authorization for emergency medical treatment. Four children files were missing emergency contact information.
HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-31.
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Staff background & training
Household member orientation was not available for any of the household members.
HHSC 747.905(2) — Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The children were observed to come inside from outdoors and their hands were not washed.
HHSC 747.3213(4) — Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Safety & premises
Fire drills were not conducted in September nor October.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The children were observed to come inside from outdoors and their hands were not washed.
HHSC 747.3213(4) — Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Safety & premises
Fire drills were not conducted in September nor October.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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